Print Head Cleaning; Cleaning The Print Head Using The Product Buttons - Epson l220 User Manual

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Print Head Cleaning

Print Head Cleaning
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the
print head.
Note: You cannot clean the print head if the ink level has reached the lower line on the ink tank, and may
not be able to clean it when the ink level in any of the tanks is low. You must refill the ink tank first.

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons

Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
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Refilling the Ink Tanks
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Buttons
You can clean the print head using the buttons on your product.
1. Make sure no product lights are indicating errors.
2. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Hold down the
The power light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and stays on when the cleaning cycle is
finished.
Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
4. Run a nozzle check to confirm that the print head is clean.
If you don't see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 3 times, turn off the product and wait
at least 12 hours. Then check the print head nozzles and try cleaning the print head again, if necessary.
If quality still does not improve, flush the ink tubes.
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Print Head Nozzle Check
Ink Tube Flushing
Print Head Maintenance
stop button for 3 seconds to start the cleaning cycle.
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